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The Official Great Ocean Road website for accommodation and 12 A. Travel the Great Ocean Road and beyond for one of the world's most scenic coastal drives, and see the 12 Apostles, iconic surf breaks and waterfalls. Surfing Surf the west coast of Victoria at beaches in the Great Ocean Road region from the famed breaks of Bells Beach to the wild waves beyond Discovery Bay. Read more Nature and wildlife Wonder at some of the most beautiful natural attractions in Australia, ancient rainforests and abundant local wildlife in the Great Ocean Road region. Read more Great Ocean Walk Trek the Great Ocean Walk from Apollo Bay to the magnificent 12 Apostles and weave through beautiful parks, deserted beaches and rugged coastline. Read more Food and wine Taste your way around the Great Ocean Road region with a unique array of gourmet food and cool climate wines in the Geelong and Henty wine regions.

Read more Destinations Lorne Relax and unwind in the seaside town of Lorne, attracting visitors for more than a century with its Mediterranean feel and charming scenery. Torquay. Home - On The Bright Side. Munda Biddi Trail Foundation - Home. Swag (bedroll) One of the many ways to set up some brands of commercial, modern swags Rolled modern commercial swags In Australia and New Zealand, a swag is a portable sleeping unit.[1] It is normally a bundle of belongings rolled in a traditional fashion to be carried by a foot traveller in the bush. Before motor transport was common, foot travel over long distances was essential to agriculture in the Australian bush. It is sometimes referred to as a "backpack bed".[2] Swags have been carried by shearers, miners, the unemployed, and many others, some of whom would have been happy to have been called swagmen and some not. In Australian and New Zealand, the term "swag" (or "kiwi", as it's less commonly known) is still widely used to refer to a tent or other portable shelter used for camping or outdoor sleeping.

A modern swag is a waterproof canvas sleeping compartment that is sometimes insect-proof. The romance of the swag by Henry Lawson (full text). Monkey Mia, Exmouth & Karijini 10 Day Tour - YHA Australia. Australian Hostels and Backapckers - YHA Australia. Exmouth Hostel - YHA Australia. Things to do See the sights of the Ningaloo Reef and Cape Range National Park. Swim with whalesharks and mantarays, go whale watching or take a day trip to the Murion Islands. Visit Yardie Creek Gorge and go snorkling in the crystal clear waters of Turquoise Bay. Ask the staff at the Exmouth YHA for more information. Nightlife The main night out is Friday night at the Potshot Hotel's disco located in the premises of the Exmouth YHA. There is also live music twice a month. Closest Hostels Denham/Shark Bay is 575 km S Food Store Supermarkets and shopping facilities less than 1km Accepted Cards American Express, Diners Club, JCB, MasterCard, Visa.

Denham Hostel Shark Bay - YHA Australia.